National Donut Day tomorrow!

Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee, donuts and baked goods, announced that it will be honoring National Donut Day, celebrated this year on Friday, June 1, with a sweet deal for donut lovers everywhere. On June 1, participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide will offer guests a free donut of their choice (while supplies last) with the purchase of any beverage.  

National Donut Day, celebrated on the first Friday of June each year, was originally established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. According to John Costello, Chief Global Marketing and Innovation Officer at Dunkin’ Brands, it’s the perfect day to celebrate the joy that donuts bring to people each and every day. “With our heritage as the country’s donut leader, we know best that donuts can make any moment in the day a little sweeter. We’re proud to once again make it easy and affordable for everyone to celebrate National Donut Day by enjoying a free donut at Dunkin’ Donuts with the purchase of any beverage,” he said.

For more than 60 years, Dunkin' Donuts has been a leader in the donut category, selling 1.9 billion donuts and MUNCHKINS® donut hole treats every day. Within the United States, Dunkin’ Donuts offers more than 70 varieties of donuts, including beloved flavors such as Boston Kreme, Glazed and Chocolate Frosted. In May, Dunkin' Donuts introduced new donuts inspired by Men In Black 3.  These include the Undercover Black Cocoa Donut, a star shaped yeast donut filled with brownie batter butter creme and topped with chocolate icing and star sprinkles, and the Chocolate Lunarmax Donut, a glazed chocolate cake donut with rich chocolate icing drizzle and star sprinkles.  All Men In Black 3-inspired donuts are available at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide for a limited time.

To find a participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant near you, visit https://www.dunkindonuts.com/aboutus/store/Search.aspx.  To learn more about Dunkin’ Donuts, visitwww.DunkinDonuts.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DunkinDonuts) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/DDTampaBay).

Thanks Dunkin'!

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Habana Cafe - Gulfport

I recently asked friends on Facebook to recommend good Cuban restaurants in the area. Several friends made recommendations for Habana Cafe, located in Gulfport. I couldn't wait to give them a try! Upon arrival I was pleasantly surprised to see their list of accomplishments: Rand McNally Best of the Road, Best Latino Cookbook in the World, and a Signature Dessert Award from Southern Living Magazine.

Habana Cafe is a 2 story diner with a Miami vibe. The first floor is the main dining area and kitchen. The top floor contains an art gallery and space for private group functions. 

To start we tried the Pappas Rellenas - two mashed potato balls, one with picadillo and the other with roast pork. I preferred the picadillo filling, but both were well prepared. 

I was thrilled to see the Rand McNally Best of the Road Sampler Platter. This made my debate about what to try pretty easy - I could just get the best of the best! For $16.95 I received: Lechon Asado (roast pork), Shrimp Piccata, and Summer Dill Chicken. This came with white rice, black beans, fried plantains, a small salad, and flan for dessert. This was definitely a sampler for 2! My only disappointment was that there was no cuban bread. Not that I had room for it, but most Cuban restaurants serve bread on the side. I did find it on the menu for an additional charge ($1.95). 

Next time I will skip the platter and go straight for the roast pork. The meat was oh-so-tender and flavorful. The breaded Palomilla was fried, crispy and tender. This was served with black beans and white rice on the side.

Dessert is my least favorite part of Cuban food. Shocking, I know! The cream cheese flan was good, but I am not a big flan person. Next time I will skip dessert from Habana Cafe or try another alternative on their menu.

Let me know if you have any other recommendations for Cuban food in Tampa Bay!

Habana Cafe is located at 5402 Gulfport Boulevard South.

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